Text, 70lb, 80lb. Similar to book, but in a wide variety of colors and finishes.

Cover (coated gloss & matte or dull) 80lb, 100lb. Mostly white

Cover (uncoated), Comes in a wide variety of colors and finishes.

​Copy machine paper as a point of reference. The typical paper you use in your copy machine is 20lb bond and is .004 of an inch thick. The brightness is around 82, this is a measurement that goes up to around 96. The finish is considered smooth or sometimes wove, that is with a slight texture. The paper is uncoated, versus the clay coating found on gloss or matte stocks. The paper typically has a low opacity that refers to the amount of light that can pass through. This is important if you don’t like to see print from the other side of the sheet.Types of paper.